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On Jan. 12, 1968, AT&T announced their designation of 911 as a universal emergency number at a press conference in the Washington DC. AT&T's plan affected only the Bell companies, and not any of the independent telephone companies.
In Alabama, Bob Gallagher, president of the independent Alabama Telephone Co. decided he would beat AT&T to the punch and implement 911 first, somewhere within the Alabama Telephone Co. territory.
Robert E. Fitzgerald and his colleagues implemented the first 911 system in Haleyville, AL. At 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 16, 1968, just 35 days after AT&T's announcement of 911, the first-ever 911 call is placed by Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite from Haleyville City Hall to U.S. Rep. Tom Bevill (Dem.) at the city's police station. (Source: Dispatch Magazine Online)
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What is the first things to do in the event of discovering a fire?
call the emergency line . in north America 911, in Europe 999
What is the number for 911?
Just dial number 911 on your telephone to reach an emergency operator. The emergency operator will connect you to the police, the fire department, or whatever you need. However, 911 doesn't work everywhere, the numbers can vary depending on where you live. The best way to get in touch with someone in an emergency is just dial "0" for an operator. It is best not to fake a 911 call, because it is an emergency line and if one pulls a prank call, one can receive an expensive ticket.
What is the number for the 911 Emergency Response People?
Dial 911.
Can a 11 year old babysit a 3 year old by them self?
Sure just be careful. And in a emergency cal 911
Is 911 the emergency number in all coubtries or just the USA?
No, 911 is the emergency number for the United States only.
How do you call 911?
When you dial 911, your call is routed to the nearest emergency call center.The operator will answer with something like "911 What is your emergency?"As calm as possible:1. Where you are.2. Explain what has happened.3. How many people were involved (need assistance).Stay on the line until the dispatcher hangs up!
What is emergency number only?
911
who should you call in a emergency?
911
What to do in a Roadside Emergency?
call 911
What is the emergency number in America?
911
What is the proper name for a 911 operator?
The proper name for a 911 operator is an Emergency Services Dispatcher. The job of the Emergency Services Dispatcher is to answer 911 calls and send the proper units out.
What does 'call 911' mean?
"911" is the US telephone number for emergency services.
